Scratch-offs
All Scratch-offs articles
Uncover the world of scratch-off games through a series of articles.
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Cookies, dreams, and gut feelings: The wildest winning lottery strategies
How dreams, cookies, and license plates helped these lottery players win big prizes.
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Store employee accused of stealing lottery tickets while working
A store audit raised the alarm, and video evidence helped police and state lottery officials connect the dots.
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Repeat burglar busted trying to cash stolen lottery ticket
Police say the suspect, linked to multiple rooftop heists, always targeted scratch-offs and cigarettes.
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Shaq talks NBA, Newark pride & giving back in New Jersey Lottery collab
Shaq reflects on his journey from Newark to NBA stardom and his latest way of supporting his home state.
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Forget chocolates; Illinois couples bet on love for Valentine's Day
A new survey reveals what Illinois romantics really want this Valentine's Day, and it's not what you'd expect.
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Inside with YouTube's lottery influencers
YouTube lottery personalities dispense their experiences and advice daily.
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Cut, cheat, and lie: How a rude customer led to a Mega Millions jackpot
How bad behavior helped these lottery players win big.
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Man busted after cashing in stolen lottery tickets from burglaries
A suspect's lucky streak ran out when surveillance footage linked him to a string of store break-ins.
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A Virginia Lottery ticket sat in a Bible — then it became a $1M miracle
It's a lucky week for Virginia Lottery players, with big wins all around — including a $1M raffle winner.
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Nebraska man charged after claiming stolen $300K lottery ticket
Officials say security footage caught the suspect validating the ticket before paying, leading to his arrest.
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New York welcomes another wave of lucky lottery millionaires
New Yorkers struck gold again as winners across the state claimed prizes, including a Cash4Life jackpot.
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$10K lost in lottery scam spree targeting small shops
Using stolen credit cards, scammers are cashing in on lottery tickets across Michigan, officials warn.
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Granny scratches off a priceless prize with a lottery ticket surprise
A custom scratch-off ticket revealed the ultimate prize for Rose Bell: a great-grandchild she had prayed for.
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One ticket. One win. The luckiest first-time lottery players
From Powerball to Pick 5, players who won with their first ticket.
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Another Gas World employee busted in scratch-off theft scheme
Two employees at separate locations admit to taking unpurchased scratch-off tickets totaling over $3,000.
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White elephant mix-up leads to half-million-dollar Christmas surprise
Detroit Lions bring double luck. A $500K lottery win and playoff spot coincide in a Christmas miracle.
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2025 kicks off with a bang: New millionaires celebrate big lottery wins
As the ball dropped, so did the jackpot wins, with players cashing in prizes worth $1 million or more.
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Police arrest two suspects in lottery ticket theft investigation
North Carolina police uncovered a lottery ticket theft ring, charging two suspects with fraud-related crimes.
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Suspect befriended clerk before allegedly stealing lottery scratchers
A motel stakeout ended with the suspect's arrest, linking him to a series of lottery ticket thefts.